Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 edition. Excerpt: ... THE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL. F1nance Comm1ttee Rev. Frank S. Child Miss Annie B. Jennings Oliver G. Jennings Mrs. E. L. Wells Amory E. Rowland Mrs. William B. Glover Comm1ttee On Suppl1es Rev. Allen E. Beeman Mrs. Henry S. Glover Rev. T. J. Coleman Mrs. Henry T. Bulkley Ward Comm1ttee W. H. Donaldson, M.D. Mrs. James O. Wright S. M. Garlick, M.D. Mrs. Henry C. Sturges AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS--Fairfield Branch. Pres1dent Hon. John H. Perry Secretary Mrs. G. B. Bunnell Treasurer Miss Mary B. Kippen During the Spanish-American War the Red Cross Society was tireless in its efforts to aid the sick and wounded among our soldiers. Large contributions of money and supplies were forwarded through the National Society to places of need. When the convalescent soldiers sent over from the camp at Montauk Point were received into our Fresh Air Home the Fairfield Auxiliary redoubled its energies and rendered all needed assistance. When the National Society was re-organized recently a few members of the former organization in Fairfield met and re-organized in harmony with the suggestions of the Washington authorities. The local Auxiliary is now prepared to help in time of fire, plague, flood, war or disaster of any kind. A great work of humane ministry is achieved through this organization, its fraternal activities reaching unto the uttermost parts of the earth. AUXILIARY, No. 29. As a matter of historical interest the names of the officers and committees serving Auxiliary, No. 29, and the Children's Branch during the Spanish-American War, 1898, are recorded as follows: Mrs. H. S. Glover, Chairman Miss M. F. Sturges, Secretary Miss Mary B. Kippen, Treasurer Execut1ve Comm1ttee Mrs. Howard Wakeman Cutt1ng Comm1ttee Mrs. H. C. Sturges, Chairman Ways And...
